NEWPORT-MESA SCHOOL BOARD PREVIEW

NEW SCHOOL CALENDAR

* What to expect: The school board will consider adopting a new school

calendar tonight. The proposed calendar holds several changes from the

calendar of past years, but leaves schools’ start date right after Labor

Day. Lorri McCune, assistant superintendent of human resources for the

district, will explain to the board how a committee reached its decisions

on the structure of the proposed schedule.

ZERO-TOLERANCE POLICY

* What to expect: Two members of the Student Political Action Committee

at Newport Harbor High School will make a presentation to the school

board to share their findings from a town hall meeting held in December.

After showing a short video of the meeting, students will share the

concerns and suggestions voiced by students and parents at the meeting

about the controversial policy.

DAY, WEEK OF THE TEACHER

* What to expect: The school board plans to proclaim May 9 as Day of the

Teacher, as established by the State Legislature. They will also consider

observing May 7-13 as National Week of the Teacher. Each school site will

plan activities individually.

CLASSIFIED SCHOOL EMPLOYEE WEEK

* What to expect: The school board will look at passing a resolution

proclaiming the week of May 21-27 as Classified Employee Week, also

established by the Legislature. School administrators will be directed to

post the proclamation so that employees will know of the school board’s

appreciation for them.

FYI

* WHO: Members of the Newport-Mesa Unified School District Board of

Education

* WHAT: Regular meeting

* WHEN: 7 p.m.

* WHERE: District Education Center, 2985-A Bear Street, Costa Mesa.

On The Board

* Dana Black, president

* David Brooks, vice president

* Judy Franco, clerk

* Jim Ferryman

* Martha Fluor

* Wendy Leece

* Serene Stokes